To Serve and Protect
Explore how local and state police keep our communities safe through the Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Policing program at DeVry University. Our online or hybrid Policing Specialization will demonstrate the essential practices used by local and state authorities to ensure public safety, respond to emergencies and maintain order in the community.
Get to Know Our Policing Degree Specialization
When you partner with DeVry to earn your Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Policing, you’ll be exposed to lessons in interviewing, interrogation and criminal investigation. You’ll master a variety of tasks and techniques used to investigate and solve crimes – from preparing reports and documenting incidents, to pursuing and arresting suspected criminals. Our expert faculty will help you become familiar with how police forces are coordinated and supervised at the management level in fields like cybercrime, white collar crime and terrorism investigation.
Choose to specialize in Policing when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Administration.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration with Policing Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Policing Specialization covers the following:
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Law and Government
Understand laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and political processes. -
Sociology
Understand group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity and cultures. -
Psychology
Observe and interpret personality, interests, learning and motivation, then apply psychological research methods. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Observation
Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. -
Public Safety and Security
Gain knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state and national security for the protection of people, data, property and institutions. -
Administration and Management
Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management, and resource management.
Your Financial Aid Options
Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Policing Specialization may consider careers such asa:
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Detective Investigator
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Police Patrol Officer
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Public Safety Officer
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Security Officer
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State Trooper
Learn more about Careers in Policing
Program-Specific Courses
Policing
| CRMJ450 | Terrorism Investigation |
| CRMJ420 | Criminal Investigation |
| JADM400 | Interviewing and Interrogation |
| JADM403 | Cybercrime |
| JADM413 | Police Administration |
Core Degree Courses
Justice Administration Foundation
| CRMJ300 | Criminal Justice |
| CRMJ310 | Law Enforcement |
| CRMJ315 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRMJ320 | Theory and Practice of Corrections |
| CRMJ400 | Criminology |
| CRMJ410 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| CRMJ425 | Ethics and Criminal Justice |
| JADM200 | Introduction to Criminal Law |
| JADM240 | Introduction to the Criminal Courts |
| JADM250 | Police Report Writing |
| JADM270 | Correctional Counseling |
| JADM300 | Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems |
| JADM310 | Drugs and Society |
| JADM330 | Victimology |
| JADM340 | Criminal Evidence |
| JADM350 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
Senior Project
| JADM490 | Senior Project I |
| JADM494 | Senior Project II |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities1
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| POLI330 | Political Science |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Computing
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
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aDeVry's Justice Administration bachelor's degree program and any of its specializations are educational programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or as a police officer with any particular local, state, federal, or international agency- please be advised that additional qualifications are likely to be required. Applicants for jobs in the justice administration field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screening results may result in denial of an offer for a position in the criminal justice related field. Before enrolling in a Justice Administration program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements.
1Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
